Lear and Cordelia

probably c. 1806/1808

Thomas Butts, Jr. after William Blake

Associated Names
Thomas Butts, Jr.

Artist, British, active c. 1806 - 1808

William Blake

Artist After, British, 1757 - 1827

The engraving depicts two figures in the upper body, closely positioned in an oval frame. The figure on the left has long hair and a beard, with distinct facial features and is pointing towards the other figure. The figure on the right has long hair, soft facial features, and rests their hand on their cheek, appearing contemplative. Both wear richly detailed robes, and the background is cross-hatched within the oval frame.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 11.5 × 14.5 cm (4 1/2 × 5 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8979

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1978

  • Bindman, David. The Complete Graphic Works of William Blake. London, 1978: 412 [iv/v].

Wikidata ID

Q65025783

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